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Year-end leave management is the practice of tracking, planning, and using up unused leave before the calendar year closes, so employees don't forfeit days they've already earned. Most companies apply carry-forward caps, leave encashment options, and hard "use it or lose it" deadlines that vary widely and are rarely communicated clearly after onboarding — which is why so many employees lose 5–10 days a year without realizing it. The fix is straightforward: check your balance early (ideally by October), confirm your company's exact carry-forward and encashment rules directly with HR, and use a proper leave management system rather than spreadsheets so your balance and deadlines stay visible year-round instead of surfacing as a December surprise.